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美国德州大学安德森癌症研究中心肥胖与癌症关系研究博士后职位

2016年01月25日
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Obesity and Cancer

 

Job Description

One or two full-time, hands-on laboratory post-doctoral research positions are immediately available in the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at Houston. 

Our lab emphasis on translating the research results into providing better therapeutic targets in multiple myeloma. We are investigating the interaction between myeloma cells and bone marrow microenvironment, and the mechanisms underlying myeloma-associated bone disease. The lab is well funded with multiple grants including recently funded grants from two NIH/NCI R01s and American Cancer Society. 

The individuals for this recruitment will be focusing on the role of obesity in the pathogenesis of multiple myeloma, which will be supported by one of the recent-funded NIH/NCI R01 grants.

Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biological Science. A candidate with strong experience on the pathogenesis of obesity, diabetes, or obesity-related diseases is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have a track record of productivity in research and have the talent and dedication to take advantage of the vast resources available at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

We are looking for highly motivated and interactive colleagues, who are interested in applying his/her knowledge in obesity, diabetes, mouse studies, and molecular biology, are highly encouraged to apply. A track record of excellent first author publication during the training is essential.

The University of Texas MD Anderson is centered in the vibrant research environment of the Houston Texas Medical Center, which includes Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School, the Methodist Hospital Research Institute, and Rice University, and ranks 1st in the number of awarded grants from National Cancer Institute. It offers active graduate and postdoctoral training programs and the unmatched scientific environment of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest biomedical center.